Hadfield winter walk (circular)

Train based walk
Leader: Annie
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent: 300m / 984ft
Type: circular

There are some mild inclines on this route around the reservoirs and trails near Hadfield.

Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Hadfield station.

Transport to Walk Start: 10:03 train from Manchester Piccadilly (final destination Hadfield).

Suggested Ticket: Hadfield Off Peak Return £7.90

Walk Start: Hadfield Railway Station at 10:45

Waypoints: Bankswood Park, Little Padfield, Bottoms Reservoir, Arnfield Reservoir, Swallows Wood, Arnfield Brook Valley, Tintwistle, Chapel Brow, Valehouse Reservoir, Longdendale Trail.

Return Services: x:14 & x:44 until last train at 22.44.

Extra: Please use the toilet on the train. The toilet at the Walk Start has only one cubicle and is not suitable for a large group. No toilets en route. Optional drinks at the end at The Palatine near thwe railway station. Please do not bring your dog (apart from registered assistance dogs).

Bring a packed lunch and water and appropriate footwear and clothes for the terrain and weather

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/hadfield-winter-walk-circular